As always, Chicagoans are hitting the road in February. The must-have item? A divine travel bag for your weekend warm-up. Jet setters are scooping up carry-ons (dimensions:
9 inches by 14 inches by 22 inches) tricked out with cool fabrications and of-the-moment details.
What’s hot? Metallic, mad color schemes and vintage prints. To avoid dragging your mega-sized beauty products aboard, load your carry-on with travel-sized cleansers, shampoos and lotions. Remember: You are what you carry. So make it chic.
Kenneth Cole Pick It Up, $250; at Kenneth Cole, 540 N. Michigan Ave.
Vintage printed suitcase, $75; at Urban Outfitters, 935 N. Rush St.
Tommy Hilfiger Classics Collection 21-Inch Wheeled Duffle, $104.95; at luggageonline.com.
J Crew Medium Waxwear duffle, $295; at jcrew.com.
World According to Jess La Ti Da Traveler, $300; at worldaccordingtojess.com.
Lacoste duffle bag, on sale for $100; at neimanmarcus.com.
Victorinox Swiss Army Luggage, on sale for $69.90 to $299.90; at neimanmarcus.com.
Gogo Voyage–The Editor Trolley Bag, $395; at www.kitson.com.
Orla Kiely Shopping Trolley, $176; at www.orlakiely.com.
Travel accessories
Beauty cases
Kate Spade Pop Love Medium Heddy (above), $60; Bobby Pin Stripe East West Heddy (below), $60; at Kate Spade, 101 E. Oak St.
Goldie Limited-Edition large double-handle cosmetic bag (right), $24; at Bath and Body Works, 845 N. Michigan Ave.
Beauty products
Bourjois “Wish You Were Here” Paris makeup set, $28; at sephora.com.
Ann Taylor leather luggage tag, $9.99; at Ann Taylor, 600 N. Michigan Ave.
C.O. Bigelow Apivita Express Aqua Plus face mask with cucumber, $24; at C.O. Bigelow, Water Tower Place.
Cargo Vacation makeup set, $35; at sephora.com.
